Thursday, June 21, 2012

Come On Back Into The Kitchen

I got it all cleaned up for my visit with Jeanne and had to show it to you before I messed it all up.

I know I show you the same angles in here, but it's so small I don't have anywhere else to stand to snap! :)

I had set the breakfast room table pretty simply for our dessert.

Pulled out some of my colorful dishes.

They were blooming with flowers since it's summertime.

Simple.

Had to have a little centerpiece so I poked some faux hydrangeas and a doily in a little tool box!

Okay, see that shiny tin foil over there?

Well, I knew Jeanne was coming so I baked a cake.
A skillet cake!
I forgot to take a snap of it to show you, but it was pretty and chocolately.
Now trust me, this is a delicious cake. I've made it twice now and it's so yummy!
You make it in the cast iron skillet, bake it in the cast iron skillet and keep it in the cast iron skillet.

I found this recipe over at Tina's blog Cherry Hill Cottage.
She has a picture of what this delectable makes your mouth water chocolate confection looks like
and you'll find the recipe.
If you make it, tell her I sent you over!

Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia :)

I'll leave you with a little Note Song ~

If I Knew You Were Coming I'd Have Baked A Cake

Come in! Well, well, well. Look who's here.
I haven't seen you in many
a year.
If I knew you were comin' I'd've baked a cake, baked a cake, baked a cake
If I knew you were comin' I'd've baked a cake
Howdya do, howdya do, howdya do?
Had you dropped me a letter, I'd a-hired a band, grandest band in the land
Had you dropped me a letter, I'd a-hired a band
And spread the welcome mat for you
Oh, I don't know where you came from
'cause I don't know where you've been
But it really doesn't matter
Grab a chair and fill your platter
And dig, dig, dig right in
If I knew you were comin' I'd've baked a cake, hired a band, goodness sake!
If I knew you were comin' I'd've baked a cake
Howdya do, howdya do, howdya do?
If I knew you were comin' I'd've baked a cake, baked a cake, baked a cake
If I knew you were comin' I'd've baked a cake
Howdya do, howdya do, howdya do?
Had you dropped me a letter, I'd a-hired a band, grandest band in the land
Had you dropped me a letter, I'd a-hired a band
Spread the welcome mat for you
Oh, I don't know where you came from
'cause I don't know where you've been
But it really doesn't matter
Grab a chair and fill your platter
And dig, dig, dig right in
If I knew you were comin' I'd've baked a cake, hired a band, goodness sake!
If I knew you were comin' I'd've baked a cake
Howdya do, howdya do, howdya do?
Howdya do, howdya do, howdya do?
Howdya do-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-oo
~ sung by Eileen Barton

Don't know why you keep saying "tiny, little kitchen"....it is huge by most standards and you have tons of counter space to work with, and loads of cupboards.....AND a seperate breakfast area with yet more cupboards and counters!!! You lucky duck or should I say "chicken"??? It is all so pretty and so clean....save me some cake!!! hugs...cleo

Oh, Shelia, your kitchen is BEAUTIFUL! And Spacious (compared to mine!). And it has a window (unlike mine!). I will trade kitchens with you any day! haha Mine is featured on my sidebar, the poor little windowless tiny kitchen! Thanks for visiting and saying such nice things about our Baby cat. She is our sweetie!! Have a wonderful weekend!... Donna

Shelia, I love, love, love your kitchen! And about that cake...it sounds very interesting to say the least. I'll have to check it out soon. Hope you pop over to see what's happening outback at my house. Helen

How delightful...home made cake! Your kitchen is charming. The table looks so nice, too :)Hope you can stop by for a bit of pink and yellow~Shawnhttp://poetryinapotoftea.blogspot.com/2012/06/buttercup-and-fushia.html#comment-form

Hi Sheila, Thanks for joining my blog, that's so nice. I love you little kitchen, actually it looks like a great size and it's very pretty. A kitchen always shrinks when everyone comes in and starts to help, toss the salad, cut up the fruit, slice the bread, "where's your tongs", helping, nice, fun people. Hahahahaha

Hi Sheila,I just love your kitchen. So bright and fresh. I love the shelves above your window - perfect for plants and it lets in so much light! Your kitchen is just as cheerful and delightful as you are!! Susie

Your kitchen looks so pretty. Mine is usually not photo ready either since we're in it all the time! Ha! I don't blame you for getting some pics of it while you could. I'm going to have to go check out that dessert. Sounds wonderful!

Shelia, your kitchen may be small but it certainly does not lack in beauty. It looks like a very cheerful place to cook wonderful things like that delicious sounding cake. Your corner vignette is cute as can be! You and your friend look great and it sounds as if a fun time was had by all. Have a nice weekend!! ----------- Shannon

Cute site you have here. My sister (Mary@merrydotdandy.com) joined you recently and told me about you. I'm glad she did!!!! I'm Renae, I have a similar blog to my sister's but yet different. I tend to be more serious or too hilarious beyond her. She is older than me and I am nearly 60! yikes, did I say that? come over to see what I have to offer? At the very least; friendship!

oh oh, Ps. I just read my sister's comment and she complimented you on your cute kitchen. I meant to but I forgot. sorry. I love your counter tops with the rounded edges that don't poke or stab. I've got a small granite top in my bathroom and it is always getting me. You were smart to get the rounded edge. and ... I love the table setting. I love the fork on the side horizontal to the table. smart!!!

Dear Pickle..girl I have always loved your kitchen even before the remodel..I so remember it was our RMS days..Girl that seems like a century ago now..I know we did have fun with our midnight raids ha ha!! I pray all is well on your side of the mountain my dear friend..I have really missed all my true friends in blogland and hated to see Picket leave her blog..Oh well that's life things change and peeps move on..I noticed alot of the old gang is gone now..Glad your still here so I can pop in and say Hi!! Love ya Pickle..Hugs and love Gl♥ria

Your kitchen is so pretty and inviting and so shiny and clean!!!! I love the roosters! I have them in my kitchen also, but my kitchen is not near as pretty as yours!! Come decorate mine!!! LOL.I baked the skillet cake tonight and it is so yummy~~~ Very rich and yummy!!! Hubby loved it!! Thanks for sharing!! I had made a skillet chocolate chip cookie, but never a cake. I will make it again!!

I'm heading over to see that skillet cake! I might wanna try it. Your kitchen is gorgeous... Did you put up those glass shelves in the window yourself? I LOVE that idea. I have a window over my sink but not too much too look at but a brick wall! I'm having a Summer Time Giveaway on my blog this week if you get a chance to go over and enter. Its a $50.00 gift certificate for NOVICA. Thanks... Keep Cool!

I love your kitchen! Boy would I love to cook in it! It doesn't look small at all to me. My little galley kitchen is small but I love it because it's cozy and efficient! Love your cabinets, counters and everything about your kitchen. Your table setting is elegant.

Shelia,Your kitchen is sparkling, dear friend!!! I'm quite smitten with your lovely tablecloth! Your tablescape is gorgeous. Know your guest were quite impressed! Thanks for inviting us in to preview the kitchen just before the guest arrived!!!Fondly,Pat

Maybe the photos are deceiving, but your kitchen really doesn't look so little. It does look gorgeous, bright and cheerful! I really like your 2 corner vignettes. I have a little white teapot with purple violets that had belonged to my MIL, & it reminds me of the one you have. Very sweet & girly girly!CAS